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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.63, 592.83 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.63, 592.83 and 233.22 is: 349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.63 : 592.83 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.63/592.83 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.63x = 592.83 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.63x = 138,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,259.81/395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.47

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